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Fact and Opinion: a beginners guide
entry by Jester
11/4/2004 8:49 PM

It has come to my attention, that some people do not know the difference between fact and opinion.

Fact

1. Knowledge or information based on real occurrences: an account based on fact; a blur of fact and fancy.
2. A. Something demonstrated to exist or known to have existed: Genetic engineering is now a fact. That Chaucer was a real person is an undisputed fact.
B. A real occurrence; an event: had to prove the facts of the case.
C. Something believed to be true or real: a document laced with mistaken facts.
3. A thing that has been done, especially a crime: an accessory before the fact.
4. Law. The aspect of a case at law comprising events determined by evidence: The jury made a finding of fact.

Opinion

1. A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof: “The world is not run by thought, nor by imagination, but by opinion” (Elizabeth Drew).
2. A judgment based on special knowledge and given by an expert: a medical opinion.
3. A judgment or estimation of the merit of a person or thing: has a low opinion of braggarts.
4. The prevailing view: public opinion.

Now to simplify for those that are still confused.
Example 1. In the middle of a storm, a person could say "It is raining".That would be fact. Saying "It's a bad day" would be opinion.

Example 2. Saying "The Patriot Act takes away some of an americans constitutional rights." is fact. Saying "The Patriot Act is a piece of crap." would be opinion.

I hope this demonstrates the difference between posting your opinion and posting facts.

Thank you all, you've been a beautiful audience.
*opinion*

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Macsbug Noble Donor Location: St. Paul, MN Gender: Male Total Likes: 1 like Safety First! \| \| \|	Re: Fact and Opinion: a beginners guide < Reply # 1 on 11/4/2004 9:25 PM > \| Reply with Quote

	So would "Jester has a ninja fetish" be a fact, or an opinion?
	"Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it."

Jester Location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada Gender: Male Total Likes: 21 likes Always just out of sight... \| \| \|	Re: Fact and Opinion: a beginners guide < Reply # 2 on 11/5/2004 12:32 AM > \| Reply with Quote

	That is opinion. Maybe a camo fetish... [last edit 11/5/2004 12:34 AM by Jester - edited 1 times]
	It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf.

TurboZutek King Dick Location: Scotland Gender: Male Total Likes: 6 likes Giant octo-penised rapephant \| \| \| \|	Re: Fact and Opinion: a beginners guide < Reply # 3 on 7/20/2005 9:51 PM > \| Reply with Quote

	Yeah, in your opinion. Chris...
	We all had ostriches. My dad had an ostrich farm! I remember one day someone came in and said the high altitude bombing of Kosovo had been a limited success, so we all went out and celebrated… by killing an ostrich and boiling it in kiwi fruit.

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